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« on: July 05, 2005, 08:52:06 »
Hi all, I have a '97 Disco Tdi that is ex Japan - therefore it has EDC! Anyone else have EDC in theirs? Trouble is the glow plug light is staying on. Me thinks a knackered timer for the glow plugs.

HELP !!!!! 8)
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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2005, 12:28:29 »
Check if your glow plugs still have power to them when the engine is running.
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« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2005, 22:10:11 »
Howdy, OK will do today. Let you know later!!!!
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« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2005, 22:40:12 »
8) Hi there, well the lecky stays on. I pulled the plug off the timer and as expected power was cut. I guess it is time for a new timer...or is there another reason??
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« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2005, 11:36:09 »
Sounds like it, but does the motor start ok without the glow plugs, if so no panic on replacing it. My 200 fires straight up, without waiting for the plugs, winter or summer
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'91 stretch Discovery 200 Tdi
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2005, 11:12:26 »
just a thought: had diesel cars for many years and i have found that the glow plugs do stay on after the engine has started (only for a short time ) if the plugs stayed on all the time they would have burnt out :shock:
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« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2005, 20:03:30 »
Hi,
Yep, I think they will be burnt out. Will find out today when it is given a new cam belt and serviced. :)   Going to be an expensive day! :(

Oh well, it's a Landrover! :roll:
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